CompTIA Tech+ (Formerly CompTIA ITF+)
The Official CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) Student Guide has been developed by CompTIA for the CompTIA certification candidate. Rigorously evaluated by third party subject matter experts to validate coverage of the IT Fundamentals (ITF+) exam objectives, The Official CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) Student Guide teaches the essential skills and information needed to troubleshoot and problem solve, helps learners understand a wide variety of issues ranging from networking and operating systems to mobile devices and security, and prepares candidates to take the CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) certification exam (FC0-U61).
Training at a glance
Level
Beginner
Duration
5 Days
Experience
1 years: Basic Computing
Average Salary
$63,909
Labs
Yes
Level
Beginner
Duration
5 Days
Experience
0 years: Basic Computing
Average Salary
Labs
Yes
Training Details
Students gain the skills and knowledge required to:
- Understand and manage IT infrastructure and computing concepts
- Troubleshoot and resolve common hardware and software issues
- Recognize and address basic cybersecurity threats
- Grasp emerging technologies like AI and IoT
- Pursue more advanced certification pathways, such as CompTIA A+
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The transition from CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) FC0-U61 to CompTIA Tech+ FC0-U71 represents a major change in the certification landscape, designed to meet the instructional needs of educators in foundational technology education.
- Focus on Security:Â Tech+ certification includes a strong focus on teaching students about protecting digital assets, a critical skill set in today's cybersecurity-conscious environment.
- Modernized Content:Â CompTIA Tech+ FC0-U71 modernizes the content to reflect current IT standards.
- Comprehensive Skills and Knowledge:Â The certification has been transformed to align with the comprehensive skills and knowledge necessary for navigating the contemporary technology ecosystem.
IT Concepts and TerminologyÂ
- Explain the basics of computing
- Identify notational systems
- Compare and contrast common units of measure
- Explain the troubleshooting methodology
Infrastructure
- Explain common computing devices and their purposes
- Explain the purpose of common internal computing components
- Compare and contrast storage types
- Given a scenario, install and configure common peripheral devices
- Compare and contrast common types of input/output device interfaces
- Compare and contrast virtualization and cloud technologies
- Compare and contrast common internet service types
- Identify basic networking concepts
- Explain the basic capabilities of a small wireless network
Applications and Software
- Identify components of an OS
- Explain the purpose of operating systems
- Explain the purpose and proper use of software
- Given a scenario, configure and use web browser features
- Identify common uses of artificial intelligence (AI)
Software Development ConceptsÂ
- Compare and contrast programming language categories
- Identify fundamental data types and their characteristics
- Explain the purpose and use of programming concepts
- Identify programming organizational techniques and logic concepts
Data and Database FundamentalsÂ
- Explain the value of data and information
- Explain database concepts and the purpose of a database
- Compare and contrast various database structures
- Explain basic data backup concepts
Security
- Explain fundamental security concepts and frameworks
- Explain methods to secure devices and security best practices
- Explain password best practices
- Identify common use cases for encryption
- Given a scenario, configure security settings for a small wireless network
CompTIA IT Fundamentals is aimed at those considering a career in IT and computer-related fields.
There are no special prerequisites for you to meet to successfully start this course.
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